How To Care For Alocasia Silver Dragon

How to care for alocasia silver dragon

As with most tropical plants, Alocasia Silver Dragons need plenty of sunlight. Place your plant in a spot where it will get at least six hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day. Alocasia Silver Dragons need bright light but they can also tolerate some lower light levels for short periods.

Should you mist Alocasia silver dragon?

Alocasia Silver Dragon enjoy watering about every 2 weeks, frequent misting, and keeping their soil moist but not wet. We recommend allowing the top 2 to 3 inches of soil to dry out between watering to prevent overwatering and root rot.

How do you care for silver dragon scale Alocasia?

Dragon scale Alocasia requires regular watering and soil should not be allowed to dry out. That being said, it is more tolerant of missing the occasional watering than some other varieties of Alocasia. Allow the top 1 to 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings and then water thoroughly.

How much sun does a silver dragon plant need?

Preferring medium to bright levels of light, Alocasia Silver Dragon will require indirect light, out of reach of the sun's direct rays. Direct sunlight can (quite quickly) burn the leaves of this more sensitive houseplant.

Do Alocasia like to be misted?

Your Alocasia prefers a humid environment so mist often. Mist the leaves regularly using a Mister, place a humidifier nearby, or use a pebble tray to raise the humidity. Your Alocasia prefers warm temperatures between 65–85°F.

Where should I put my Alocasia?

Alocasias need bright, but indirect light. This is due to the plant's natural habitat, on the forest floor beneath the tree canopy. Direct sun will cause the leaves to burn, so avoid placing your Alocasia in a spot where it'll be exposed to direct sun for a prolonged period.

Should I Bottom water Alocasia?

Do Alocasia like to be bottom watered? Alocasia plants like to be bottom watered, but they require soil with good drainage so as not to lead to root rot.

How often should I water my Alocasia silver dragon?

This plant can only go 1-2 weeks without water so check on it weekly and add water every time the top two inches of soil dry out.

Do Alocasia like morning sun?

Shade or morning sun works great for Alocasia outdoors. However, varieties with larger leaves, thicker leaves, and darker leaves do tolerate full sun once they are tempered. Plant in a well-draining potting soil both indoors and out.

How often should I mist my Alocasia?

Mist both sides of the leaves once a week in summer and twice in winter; browning leaf-tips are a big sign that the surrounding air moisture is too low. Moderate to high humidity levels are required, ideally greater than 50% humidity.

How do you know when Alocasia is dying?

The roots of a dead Alocasia will either begin to rot or become dessicated. A dormant plant's roots will look completely normal. Is there a tuber in the pot? - When an Alocasia goes dormant, the stems and leaves will all die back leaving a sweet-smelling tuber in the pot.

What is the difference between Alocasia silver dragon and dragon scale?

The veins of the dragon scale plant are black or dark in color, while the silver dragon plant remains lighter overall. You can easily tell the difference between an alocasia dragon scale and an alocasia silver dragon based on their leaves. However, both of these plants are nearly identical in almost all other ways.

Should I mist my dragon plant?

With so many thin leaves, the Dragon Tree can be difficult to clean! We recommend regularly misting to keep dust off, and occasionally cleaning the leaves with a moist towel.

Where should I put my dragon plant?

The best conditions for a dragon plant Dracaena benefit from bright, indirect light. If given too much sun, leaves are at risk of scorch. It's a good idea to grow them in a bathroom or kitchen for humidity.

How do I make my dragon plant bushy?

The best ways to make your Dracaena look fuller and bushier is to plant more than one Dracaena in the same pot or to encourage the canes to branch. You can encourage branching by pruning the cane since this prompts the plant to produce new stems at the node directly below where you cut it.

What are the signs of overwatering Alocasia?

Overwatering. If you overwater your Alocasia, it's possible that it will develop root rot or a fungal infection. Watch for brown or black spots developing on the leaves and monitor the soil for moisture. The soil should be damp, but not saturated with water, for optimal health.

How do I keep my Alocasia happy?

Alocasia Polly enjoy weekly watering sessions and frequent misting, keeping their soil moist but not wet. In winter, we recommend allowing the top 2' of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering and root rot.

Do Alocasia like deep pots?

Choose a container that's at least 18 inches wide and 16 inches deep for Colocasia varieties, or 36 inches wide for the larger Alocasia varieties. Using large pots will allow these plants to develop to their greatest potential and it also means you won't need to repot them for several years.

Can I touch Alocasia leaves?

Wear gloves - You should always wear gloves when handling your Alocasia to avoid any contact with bare skin. Wash hands - If your skin does make contact with the plant, wash your hands immediately and avoid touching your eyes or mouth.

How do you make Alocasias thrive?

Alocasia houseplants thrive when they receive lots of humidity which makes sense given their subtropical origins. Placing the houseplant in an area with high humidity is ideal. If you live in a drier climate or just don't have an area with enough humidity, then consider using a humidifier or a pebble tray with water.